The Queen had flown from Windsor to Kensington Palace to see her sixth great-grandchild, Prince Louis, for the first time.

In 2012, the Queen was pictured leaping from a helicopter in a funny stunt for the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.

But yesterday was a different case scenario, with no Jackie Chan or James Bond to keep her company, she was treated to a more orthodox touchdown – on what, for her, would have been an equally special occasion.

The Queen had flown from Windsor to Kensington Palace to see her sixth great-grandchild, Prince Louis, for the first time.

Looking happy and relaxed, the 92-year-old Queen of England clutched a posy of spring flowers tied with a silver ribbon – presumably a hand-picked gift for her granddaughter-in-law, the Duchess of Cambridge, as she arrived from her official helicopter in Perks Field after a 40-minute flight.